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A11 XEW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 116,322 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 116,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 56,721 miles

Rear Park brake noisy at wheels during operation.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 46,265 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,941 miles

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise offside front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 4 May 2016 25,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,461 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A11 XEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A11 XEW registered?

A11 XEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is A11 XEW safe to buy?

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